Newcastle United have held talks with 17-year-old Blackburn Rovers centre-forward Igor Tyjon and outlined their plans for him amidst competition from several other clubs. The English-Polish youth international, who has 5 caps and 3 goals for England's U18s, has rejected new terms at the Championship club and is expected to leave when his contract expires at the end of the season. This season in Premier League 2, he has scored 4 goals and provided 1 assist in 6 appearances. Liverpool, Leeds United, and Manchester United have also reportedly held discussions and presented their own development plans for the player. According to sources, Arsenal are considered the frontrunners to sign him. Arsenal have previously had three bids for him rejected. In February 2026, reports indicated a bid of just over £1 million was rejected, with Blackburn's valuation at the time reportedly being £2 million.